cathedral basilica of saint john the baptist · 9/9/2020 · in residence - rev. tom peyton...
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222 East Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 - Located at Abercorn and East Harris Streets
Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes — Bishop of Savannah
Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland — Bishop Emeritus
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 to 5:00 ۰ Phone: (912)233-4709 Fax: (912)233-8229 ۰ E-mail: [email protected]
۰ Cathedral Website: www.savannahcathedral.org ۰ Cathedral Music: [email protected]
Saturday: 12 Noon & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 11:30 a.m.
Latin Mass 1:00 p.m.
Weekdays: Mon thru Fri: 7:30 am & 12Noon
Holy Days: 7:30 am, 12 Noon, 6:00 pm
Nursery: Temporarily Closed
Baptisms Arrangements should be made in advance.
Confessions Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 11:00 to 11:45 am and 4:15 to 5:00 pm
Also by request at other times.
Weddings
Arrangements should be made at least four months in
advance. Participation in a marriage preparation
program is required. Please call parish office for more
information.
Children’s Religious Ed Sundays 8:45 am to 9:50 am
R. C. I. A. Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rector - Very Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD
Parochial Vicar - Rev. Andrew Larkin
In Residence - Msgr. William O’Neill, Rector Emeritus
In Residence - Rev. Tom Peyton
Permanent Deacon - Rev. Dr. Dewain E. Smith
Director of Music - Dr. Paul Thornock
Director of Religious Education - Mrs. Janee Przybyl
Bookkeeper/Admin. Assistant - Ms. Jan Cunningham
Office Assistant - Mrs. Brenda Price
Maintenance - Mr. Jimmy Joseph Sheehan III
Housekeeper/Food Services- Ms. Alma Young
Docents - Mrs. Peggy Baker
Mrs. Gloria Keane
Parish Staff
Sacraments
Faith Formation
Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Mass Schedule Photo by Mary Clark Rechtiene
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Rector’s Corner
AUTO-CLEANING IONIZATION SYSTEM
Upon the recommendation of the Diocese and our Heating and Air Conditioning maintainers (Southeastern), we have installed, on all of the air handlers in the Cathedral, a Particle and Pathogen reduction system. The units are attached to each air handling unit of our HVAC system, and they are designed to reduce significantly any airborne particles (I.e., dust, pet dander, pollen). The GPS NPBI technology uses a process called agglomeration, whereby the ions attach to the airborne particles and the particles are subsequently attracted to one an-other, effectively increasing their mass and size. The air filtration system easily captures the larger particles, increasing the capture efficiency of our HVAC system. It should also make the indoor air smell fresher. During the GPS cleaning process, the NPBI technology attacks and kills viruses, mold spores and bacteria. The ions steal away hydrogen from the pathogens, leaving them to die, and leaving us with cleaner and healthier indoor air. It is our hope that the addition of this technology will make you a bit more comfortable about being in Church, with 250 other people, during this time of pandemic precautions. This is just one more precaution, along with masks and hand sanitizers, which will make the spread of the Coronavirus less likely. I did not study such things in my seminary years, so please don’t ask me about it! But I can tell you that I am glad it is available and I am happy that we have it. Rev. J. Gerard Schreck Rector
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Mass Intentions for the week of September 27, 2020
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Pro Populo Anna Chuc Nguyen Intentions of Medalite Vilchez Poor Souls in Purgatory John Thang Dang Ellen Olson Octavio A. Aliffi Kathryn Curran Bobbe Granger (Anni) Lydia McGoldrick Gary Gibson Anna Chuc Nguyen H. Mitchell Dunn David Ebmeier
Please Pray For: Ed Arbo, Nancy Bachner, Lola Bacon, Mabel Barba, Gerry and Maureen Bartlein, Randy Beckle, Wendy Beiner, Cynthia Blaschke, Steve Blaschke, Doris Boring, Mike Bowers, Bill Boyle, Aaron Shane Conner, Stephen Corcoran, Joan Coules, Donna Cox, Natalie Deriso, Joan Devlin, Carlton Dowdy, Patrick Duffy, Eileen and Bill Dunlop, Mary Dunn, Erin Dunning, Chris Fernandez, Lance Gambrell, David Hampton, Ryan Helmes, Matt Hunter, Patricia Jarrell, Kathleen Kalagvano, Susan Spillane Lai, Lori Lancaster, William Leach, Virginia Logan, Lee Marmarus, Hugh Markowsky, Gayle McGhee, Dan Mobley, Brian Murphy, Cindy Doolan Murphy, Josephine Nasworthy, Jenna Nobles, USMC Derek Perez, Joy Povec, Jeffrey Powell, Tina Sanders, Tyler Smith, Jan Wilson, and Larson Zekas.
In today’s second reading, Saint Paul calls upon the Philippians to “(be) of the same mind, with the same
love, united in heart, thinking one thing.” We come here today probably each thinking different
things, but during this holy time together we pray that the Holy Spirit may unite us in heart and mind, with the love of God and love of
neighbor we have in common, as we lift our voices to sing and pray
as one.
Flowers on the Blessed Mother Altar are
In Memory of Kathryn Curran
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Life Chain As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend and protect all live from the moment of concep-tion to natural death. One of the ways we do this is through our annual Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday. Last year, we had ten Life Chains throughout our Diocese on Respect Life Sun-day. This year’s Life Chain will be on Sunday, October 4th, 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Daffin Park along Victory Drive. Signs are provided by the Knights of Colum-bus, Council 631 and the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life for the Diocese of Sa-vannah. Last year over 100 people and seven members of the clergy participated. We hope for an even better turnout this year! All are Wel-come! For more information, contact Gretchen at [email protected]. Social distancing and masks are required.
Children’s Religious Education Attention Parents! Children’s Religious Edu-cation classes begin this Sunday, September 27th at 8:45 AM! If you missed registration, bring your child to the parish center this Sunday for registration and enrollment. We will be hand-ing out an information sheet regarding the precau-tions that will be used before and during class to comply with the CDC requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also provide infor-mation on homeschooling as a means of provid-ing your child’s religious education. The medical safety and religious foundation of our CRE stu-dents are very important to us. God bless us all.
Rosary Coast to Coast Join Catholics across the U.S. as we pray for uni-ty, peace, and the sanctity of life from conception through natural death on October 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Savannah. All are welcome and encouraged to join us!
40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion local-ly through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Wednesday, September 23 - Sunday, November 1, prayer vigils for peaceful and prayerful witness will take place daily in front of the Savannah Medical Clinic on 34th Street be-tween Drayton and Abercorn Streets. Anyone wishing to participate may want to speak to your lo-cal Respect Life Ministry Representative or committee to find out what is already planned for the 40 day event, or just go to www.40daiysforlife.com/savannah and sign up on the website calendar for your preferred time and day. You should find others who are scheduled to pray together already listed on the calendar for Savannah. Contact Sheila Fort, 2020 Fall Director for 40 Days at 912-657-7765 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Cathedral Basilica Flowers and Evergreens
Cathedral Flowers and Evergreens offers sachets and potpourri bags created from dried florals and botanicals. “Autumn Harvest” is a rich blend of apples, oranges, and cinnamon in autumn colors. “Lavender Mist” is a calming blend of lavender and floral colors of purple and cream. Perfect as a gift for any occasion. Available for purchase at the docent desk and online at www.savannahcathedral.org.
Cathedral Basilica Ornaments Cathedral Ornaments are available. You can purchase them at the back of the church or online at www.savannahcathedral.org. Last year, we sold out of many before December. With Christmas approaching, get yours early!
CATHEDRAL PARISH OFFERTORY
Offertory Sep. 20, 2020: $20,707.00 Offertory Sept. 22, 2019: $22,786.50
New Parishioners and Address Changes Anyone wishing to become a parishioner of the Cathedral Basilica can complete the following, cut out and drop it in the offertory collection basket. A census form will be mailed to you to be completed and mailed back. You can also let us know if your address has changed.
New Parishioner / Change of Address
Name ________________________________________
Address _______________________________
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Telephone Number ___________________________